The present disclosure relates to a vehicle glazing assembly with noise and vibration reduction techniques, having: a panel; and a first layer of first stiffening material applied at a perimeter of the panel.
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1. A rear window for covering an opening in a vehicle comprising:
a single-piece panel that spans the opening, the panel having a perimeter edge, the panel having an outer surface and an opposing inner surface, the panel having a stiffening rib provided as part of the single-piece panel on the perimeter edge of the panel, wherein the stiffening rib extends from the perimeter edge to a limited extent to a central portion of the window, and wherein the stiffening rib extends from the inner surface of the panel away from the outer surface and about the entire perimeter of the panel;
wherein the central portion of the window within the stiffening rib consists of the panel, and wherein the single-piece panel and the stiffening rib are formed out of the same material, and wherein the stiffening rib increases the natural resonant frequency of the window.
7. A window for covering an opening in a vehicle comprising:
an outer panel of a transparent material that spans the opening, the outer panel having a perimeter edge;
an inner panel contacting the outer panel in a face-to-face relationship, the inner panel having an outer surface facing and contacting the outer panel of the glass and an opposing inner surface, the inner panel further having a perimeter edge aligned with the perimeter edge of the outer panel;
a stiffening rib provided on the perimeter edge of the inner panel, wherein the stiffening rib extends from the perimeter edge to a limited extent and towards a central portion of the window, and wherein the stiffening rib extends about the entire perimeter of the inner panel, from the inner surface of the inner panel away from the outer panel of the transparent material; and
wherein a central portion of the window within the stiffening rib includes only the inner panel and the outer panel.
2. The window of
3. The window of
polycarbonate; and
acrylic.
4. The window of
polycarbonate; and
acrylic.
5. The window of
6. The window of
8. The window of
9. The window of
polycarbonate; and
acrylic.
10. The window of
polycarbonate; and
acrylic.
11. The window of
polycarbonate;
acrylic; and
chemically strengthened thin glass.
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The present disclosure relates to vehicle glazing assemblies with noise and vibration reduction techniques, such as for example, a vehicle backlite assembly.
Conventional vehicles include a number of different transparent or semi-transparent surfaces that are called glazings or glazing assemblies. These include for example, the backlight, windshields and sidelights. Traditionally, vehicle glazing assemblies included a tempered glass panel through which light or objects can be seen from one side through to the other. Glass, however, weighs substantially more than other materials that also have transparent qualities. Specifically polymers can be used for the panels for these glazing assemblies.
The use of polymers as the primary surface for a glazing assembly, however, has drawbacks. For one, many polymers are less rigid than glass. Also, the noise and vibration characteristics of polymers can be less appealing than glass. So prior to the present teachings vehicle engineers experienced a catch-22 with respect to the design and manufacture of glazing materials—having to choose between tempered glass (a heavier material) and (polymers a less rigid and potentially noisier material).
Therefore, it is desirable to have a vehicle glazing assembly with noise and vibration reduction techniques that has a light weight panel with cost-effective reinforcing techniques.
The present disclosure addresses one or more of the above-mentioned issues. Other features and/or advantages will become apparent from the description which follows.
One exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a vehicle glazing assembly with noise and vibration reduction techniques, having: a panel; and a first layer of first stiffening material applied at a perimeter of the panel.
Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a vehicle, having: a body frame; and a glazing assembly, including: a panel composed of a first stiffening material, attachable to the body frame at an attachment point; and a layer of a second stiffening materials applied to the panel at the attachment point.
Another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a vehicle glazing assembly with noise and vibration reduction techniques, including: forming a panel; and applying a first layer of a first stiffening material at an attachment point between the panel a vehicle structural frame.
One advantage of the present disclosure is that it provides significant weight reduction to glazing assemblies. In some tested glazing assemblies the weight difference between a glass glazing and a reinforced polymer glazing was 30-40%. This translates to noticeable fuel savings, especially for a relatively larger glazing. Moreover with the benefit of the present teachings no trade-off between higher noise and vibration ingress and heavier materials need be made. Vehicle noise, vibration and hardness (or NVH) targets are met with the designs made in accordance with the present teachings. Higher natural frequencies and lower deformation was measured on glazings designed according to the present teachings. The vehicle interior is quieter, having less noise penetration.
Additionally, with the present disclosure less complicated seals can be used with the glazing. Reinforcing stiffeners need not be incorporated into the seal. Thus, part costs and manufacturing investments are reduced.
The invention will be explained in greater detail below by way of example with reference to the figures, in which the same reference numbers are used in the figures for identical or essentially identical elements. The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present teachings are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. In the figures:
Referring to the drawings, wherein like characters represent examples of the same or corresponding parts throughout the several views, there are shown exemplary vehicle glazing assemblies. Vehicle glazing assemblies provide improved NVH performance with the use of lighter weight glazings or panels. In the illustrated embodiments, panels are at least partially composed of polycarbonate or acrylic—significantly lighter materials than glass. These materials can also have a higher damping loss factor than tempered glass. Glazing assemblies include multiple coats of a stiffener applied at attachment points for the panels. Applications of the stiffener at the attachment points of the panel provide efficient reinforcement for the assemblies. The present teachings are applicable to any type of glazing, including but not limited to backlights, windshields, center high-mounted stop lamps (or “CHMSLs”), and sidelights. Additionally, glazing assemblies can be attached to any type of vehicle structure including, for example, frames for a truck, coupe, sedan, convertible, SUV or all-utility vehicle.
Referring now to
Also shown in
Now referring to
Backlite assembly 20 further includes another layer 100 of stiffening material. Layer 100 is applied at the perimeter of panel 70. In the cross-section, shown in
Now referring to
Turning now to
TABLE 1
Contour Deformation Correlations
Designation
Deformation Range
D1
0.000E+00 mm-3.333E−01 mm
D2
3.333E−01 mm-6.667E−01 mm
D3
6.667E−01 mm-1.000E+00 mm
D4
1.000E+00 mm-1.333E+00 mm
D5
1.333E+00 mm-1.667E+00 mm
D6
1.667E+00 mm-2.000E+00 mm
D7
2.000E+00 mm-2.333E+00 mm
D8
2.333E+00 mm-2.667E+00 mm
D9
2.667E+00 mm-3.000E+00 mm
Turning now to
With reference to
Also included with the present disclosure is a method of manufacturing a vehicle glazing assembly with noise and vibration reduction techniques, comprising: forming a vehicle panel; and applying a first layer of a first stiffening material at an attachment point between the panel a vehicle structural frame (exemplary glazing assemblies 20, 25 and 300 are shown in
In one embodiment the method includes curing the first and second stiffening materials. Heat and/or pressurized curing can be used according to material selections. Applying the second layer of stiffening material at the attachment point can include applying the second layer so that a thickness of the second layer is of equal or greater thickness than the first layer of stiffening material. Thus a ratio of stiffening material is at least 2:1, edges to center section. An example of this is shown and discussed with respect to the backlite assembly of
Those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention within the scope of the appended claims.
Wagner, David Anthony, Gur, Yuksel
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